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    Women: Advice on trail runners/shoes

    Which ankle high Hokas are you using?
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    Women: Advice on trail runners/shoes

    Thank You for the input. I just completed a hike in the mountains that went very well but I have not hiked back to back days- YET! Remains to be seen how my feet do. So far so good.☺️
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    Women: Advice on trail runners/shoes

    Thank you. I have the Speedgoat 3. I love them. I haven't walked long distances in them but bought them a half size larger. I also use the ASICS Kahana trail runner.
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    Your 3 Essentials and your 3 Useless Burdens

    The link took me to soap
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    Free breakfast at the Parador

    According to Rick Steve's Spain Travel Book 2019, the tradition stills continues but in a dining room near the kitchen. Originally, the Pilgrim was given a cloak to mask their odor. When that didn't work, the Pilgrims were moved to a lower dining room near the staff kitchen. Perhaps this picture...
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    Do albergues refuse the pilgrims who don't carry their packs

    I understand your point of view. However, what would you see as a solution of Pilgrims who have a sincere desire to do the Pilgrimage but are not able bodied enough to do so without some kind of assistance?
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    Do albergues refuse the pilgrims who don't carry their packs

    Don't be concerned with what people may or may not think. There will be people you will meet that are sending their bags ahead for various reasons. You will have a wonderful Camino. You are a real person, with real reasons for walking a real pilgrimage Therefore, you are a real Pilgrim and you...
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    Knee straps and Knee bands, helpful?

    I have not asked for medical advice! You are making assumptions about a simple request of information. I have stated I have seen doctors. I have not shared my personal medical information. I do not think my medical information is necessary to receive information on experiences of others that...
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    Knee straps and Knee bands, helpful?

    Thank you
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    Knee straps and Knee bands, helpful?

    Yes, I have. Thank you for your concern . I was just wanting to know if anyone had experiences with products.
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    Knee straps and Knee bands, helpful?

    Thanks
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    Knee straps and Knee bands, helpful?

    Good idea
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    Knee straps and Knee bands, helpful?

    Thank you for the information. It is appreciated I do have poles. I have had an IT band problem and don't want it again . It is very painful I haven't tried compression sleeves. Thanks
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    Knee straps and Knee bands, helpful?

    Thank you 😀
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    Knee straps and Knee bands, helpful?

    Thank you
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    Knee straps and Knee bands, helpful?

    It has been suggested to me to try Mueller's jumpers knee strap for under the knee to help with descents. Also, an illiotibial support band above the knee for IT problems. Does anyone have experience using either type product? Would appreciate hearing your experiences Thank you for any replies.
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    This is a very Negative Post. A Vent.

    I understand your concern for your mother. I went through the same with mine. She would not give up her own place until she fell and broke her pelvis Then, she had to come to my house and lots of rehab facilities. I wish you and your mother well 🙏 Taking your grandchildren on the Camino would...
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    "Buff" question for native English speakers

    I would say Camino neck / head protectors. A quick search on Amazon showed the Buff brand but many said scarf, headwear. If I go into a store in the US and asked for a buff, I will be shown different brands.
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    Women: Advice on trail runners/shoes

    In my personal shopping experiences for shoes, I think the sales people are trained to believe boots are better for long hikes .When I have asked, why? The responses are better support, more durable, necessary for carrying a backpack and better traction. The word, "CAMINO" sends them scurrying...
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    Any small but good thermos flasks?

    Amazon has a Thermos 16 oz Stainless steel commuter bottle that stays hot for 8 hours if in US Most others will just be the plastic insulated

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